St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-08
ssMICHAEL STROGoFF.n
A Fine Spectacular Performance,
But Not NRuch Dramatic Ability i'm
the Cast.-A Large Audience and
slenty of Stirring Incidents.

Fine Spectacular Performance.
But Not Much Dramatic Ability i'm
the Cast--A Large audience and
slenty of Stirring Incidents.
There is peculiar fascination about
Russian history and events which afford
abundant material for the work of a sensa-
tional fiction writer like Jules Verne. The
story of Michael Strogoff" gives ample
room for most forid dramatic treatment.
and in his production of the play Man.
ager Andrews has faithfully utilized
the opportunities presented. The plot of
the drama is strong one, bristling with
striking situations and thrilling from be-
ginning to end. 1t may be a question
whether or not the pathos and patriotism of
the story Itself are not married by the intro
duction of too much circus business. Still,
as long as spectacular performances are the
rage, and the play gives such splendid op-
portunities for scenic illustrations,
the manager is justified in cater
ing to the public taste. The pictorial feat
ureS of the production of Michael Stro-
goff' at the Grand last evening were re-
markably fine. The specialties were good.
particularly the ballet advertisement of
Mile Eloise, the Minuet drill led by Ida
DeLonge and the acrobatic performances
Of the Ronaldos. Edmund Golfers imper-
SonatiOn of the title role was not
altogether satisfactory. He possesses a
good stage presence and has the size and
age appropriate to the character. But an
ineXcusable, if not absolutely execrable
style OF stage rant spoils what ought to be
one OF the strongest representations in
modern drama. In some parts of the per-
Torrance Mr.. Collier seems to grasp the
correct idea of his part and gives it an ac-
ceptable Interpretation. Miss Arnold is unfor-
tunately afflicted with the same disposition
to overdo the part of Nadia. Both parts
require portrayal of the intensest emo
tons, which can only be successfully done
by heroic actors, who thoroughly under
stand the art of being natural Mr.. Cossar's
representation of Ivan is quiet. intense
and soldieriy performance, which merits
commentator. But the most prom
inent exhibition of real dramatic
ability was Miss Cecile Rush's
interpretation OF the character of
Maria Strogoff. There is a combina-
ton OF heroic and sympathetic features
in the part which make it most difirult
of Interpretation. Yet Miss Rush makes
it character of great strength and DISPLAYS
genuine dramatic genius. She fits the mart
so naturally that one can almost imagine
she is the real Maria. The large audience
manifested the heartiest approval of the
splendid scenic effects, the specialties,
and many parts of the dramatic perform
ance. The same bill tonight.
AT THE OLYMPIC
The Crescent City Celebrities began an
engagement that will continue throughout
the week, at the Olympic theater last night
before an audience of fair proportions.
Fernando Fleury and Jem and George
Powers do some good character aud sketch
acting. Luproil and Leon do about the best
aerial act ever seen in st. Paul. Their
leaps are most daring and artistic. The
rest of the company are all good and the
show is worthy of a visit
AT THE MUSEUM.
John T. Kelly and company played to
immense audiences last night at the Seventh
street museum, The comedy in which Mr.
Kelly appears is local piece called Hooli-